The Trinity Companion

Sunday October 23, 2016

Trinity United Methodist Church

203 E 1st St, South

Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

Worship begins at 11:00 am Pastor—Rev. Terry Goodman

Office: (276) 523-0789 Cell Phone & Text : (304) 960-4438

Email: trinityumcpastor@gmail.com

www.trinityumc-bsg.net

A Brief Look at UMW History

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The Purpose of The United Methodist Women

“The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose

purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus

Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission

through participation in the global ministries of the church.”

In 1869, Mrs. William Butler and Mrs. Edwin Parker, wives of missionaries to India, were home on furlough. They spoke to a group of eight women in Boston. Mrs. Butler told about the desperate spiritual and physical needs of women in India. A male doctor could not treat women. Schooling for girls was almost non-existent. Single, trained and dedicated women were needed for medical and educational work.

The women who were present called another meeting of women, wrote a constitution, and organized the Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society (WFMS). By November 1869, the newly formed organization raised funds and sent Isabella Thoburn, an educator, and Dr. Clara Swain, a doctor, to India.

Ms. Thoburn began a school with six young girls in Lucknow. This school expanded to include Isabella Thoburn College, the first women’s college in Asia. Dr. Swain began her medical work, resulting in the establishment of the first women’s hospital in Asia. Both of these institutions are still serving the people of India.

In 1875, Lizzie Hoffman was instrumental in forming the Woman’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church. After spending one night praying, she was convinced that the women of the church should be organized for special mission work. Sierra Leone, in Africa, was the first country to which missionaries were sent.

Strong Woman’s Home Missionary Societies were founded in 1880 (Methodist Episcopal Church) and 1890 (Methodist Episcopal Church, South)

In 1879, the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Protestant Church was founded; and in 1884, the Woman’s Missionary Society was organized in the Evangelical Association. These groups became powerful, independent women’s organizations, sending hundreds of missionaries all over the world and supporting many projects.

The Ladies Aid Societies, which had existed for many years, were incorporated into the missionary societies in the 1940s. Through reorganization and denominational mergers, these various groups were brought together. In 1973, United Methodist Women became the women’s mission organization of The United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church General Conference 2012 voted to make United Methodist Women’s national policymaking body autonomous. The transition began Oct. 1, 2012. Harriett Jane Olson in her chief executive report at the organization’s annual meeting in New York City, October 2013 reported, “Our work is not just about service, it’s about worship, it’s about standing up, stepping up making our voices heard,” she said. “We try to help governments see the world the way we see the world because

UHS Cross Country Meal Postponed

The meal for the UHS Cross Country Team has

been postponed. We do not have a new date at this

time, but will let everyone know once a date has

been set.

Who Wants to Help Feed Some Bears?

On Thursday, November 3, from 6:00 pm to 7:00

pm, the church will continue it’s annual tradition of

feeding the football team, cheerleaders, and coaches. We will be grilling hamburgers

and hot dogs. Volunteers will be needed for pre-meal setup, serving the meal, and

post meal clean up. Look for a sign up sheet in the church office if you want to help.

Trunk or Treat

Get your candy and your vehicle ready! It’s almost time for our Trunk or Treat

event. The vehicles will be parked to the side of the church along First Street. If there

is enough participation, we will block off First Street to make it safer for the children

trick or treating. There is a sign up sheet available in the office. This event will take

place October 31 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone

there.

Confirmation Class Volunteers

Next Sunday, October 30, the Confirmation Class will begin at 12:30 pm. Pastor

Goodman would like to have a volunteer or two who would be willing to provide

lunch to the 4 confirmands and himself. If you would like to help with this event,

please contact the church office.

Also, Sunday, November 6, will be a truly special day as the confirmands stand

before the church and go through Confirmation. Let’s show our support for these

children who have chosen to follow Jesus. There will be a reception following the

worship service for the confirmands. If you would like to bring some snack items,

punch, cakes, etc., please contact the church office.

Day of Prayer Retreat

The Confirmation Class would like for you to join them for breakfast and a

morning set aside for learning about prayer on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 am

to 1:00 pm. Setting aside this time to spend with the Confirmands would be a great

way to support them on their faith journey and a good way for you to grow stronger

in your own faith journey. Please plan on attending this special time of learning.

Greeters: Peggy Beverly and Angie Tipton

Please Welcome Lynice Broyles, The Holston Conference UMW President

& Guest Speaker For Our United Methodist Women’s Sunday

Announcements, Welcome, and Introduction : Diane Botts

*Prelude: *Call to Worship: “This is the Day” *Opening Hymn: “O How I Love Jesus” No. 170 Sharing Our Joys and Concerns ( You will be given an opportunity to share joys and prayer concerns. Please raise your hand and wait until an usher comes to you with a microphone.)

The Lord’s Prayer (as found at No. 895)

*Gloria Patri No. 70

Children’s Message: Christy Smith

The Presentation of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings Ushers: Kathleen Gillespie, Christy Smith, Nancy Allman, Angie Tipton

*Offertory:

* The Doxology No. 95

*Anthem: “I Stand Amazed”

The Presentation of God’s Word

Scripture: Galatians 5: 22-25 Nancy Toney

Lector: The Word of the Lord for the People of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon: “The Fruit of The Spirit”

*Closing Hymn: “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” No. 357 (Verses 1, 2, 3, 6)

*Pastoral Benediction : “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

*Postlude:

*Please stand as you are able Musical lyrics reprinted using CCLI #1083130

October Events and Activities Sunday October 23, 2016—United Methodist Women’s Sunday

1:00 pm—UMYF Setting Up For Fall Festival 3:00 pm—Fall Festival

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 6:00 pm—Prayer Team 7:00 pm—Choir Practice

Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:30 pm—Confirmation Class #7 & #8 5:00 pm—UMYF

Monday, October 31, 2016 5:00 pm—Trunk or Treat

November Events and Activities

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:00 pm—Prayer Team 6:30 pm—Fellowship Supper 7:00 pm—Choir Practice

Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:00 am—Susanna Wesley Circle 12:00 pm—Wesleyan Circle 3:00 pm—Feed UHS Football Team

Saturday, November 5, 2016 8:30 am—Day of Prayer Retreat for Confirmands—All are welcome!

Sunday, November 6, 2016—All Saint’s Sunday Daylight Savings Time Ends 11:00 am—Confirmands will Join the Church 12:00 pm—Reception for Confirmands 5:00 pm—UMYF 6:00 pm—Charge Conference

Monday, November 7, 2016 6:30 pm—NOW Team Meeting

Tuesday, November 8, 2016—Election Day Wednesday, November 9, 2016

6:00 pm—Prayer Team 7:00 pm—Choir Practice

Friday, November 11, 2016—Veteran’s Day Office will be closed

Sunday, November 13, 2016 5:00 pm—UMYF 7:00 pm—Administrative Board Meeting

For Those with Cancer:

Robin (Rita Nash’s Daughter); Debbie Cooper;

Phyllis Gilley; Melody (Mellie) Gilley; Doris

Berta; Denise Qualls; Kathy Hirsch (Larry &

Teddy Bland’s daughter); David Burke (Bubba

Burke’s Dad); Karrie Compton (Randy & Phyllis

Compton’s daughter); Zack Carter; Carey Mills;

Steve Clark; Robert Holbrook

Facing/Recovering from Surgery/Hospital Stay

Becky Clark; Helen Cochran; Mary Warner; T. R

Davidson; Melanie Sturgill; Mark Nickels; Ann

Nickels; Jim Cooper; Barbara Hargrove; Ronnie

Phillips (Patty Robbins’ brother); Benny Clifton

(Lillie Clifton’s father); Siyere Williams;

Elizabeth White; Nancy Toney; Terry Goodman;

Jean Hendrick; Don Whittaker; Karen West

Non-Specific Prayers for:

The Polly family; Geneva Allen; Jim Gates;

Jennie Shupe; Hope Meade; Matt Carroll;

Melvin Carter; Bill & Jean Hendrick; Peggy

Bates; Marion Kocher; Bob Horne; Nancy

Toney; Beth & John Hagan; Nancy Kilgore &

family; Debbie Goodman; Sarah Shores; Elmer

Lowe; June Pendergrass; John Wheeley; Louise

Wright; Joyce Ann Harver; Irene Black

Pray for our Pastor and the Leaders of our church.

Pray for the Leaders of the United

Methodist Church.

Pray for those in the Church in need.

If you know that someone on the prayer list has passed

away, please contact the church office.

Let me tell you how glad we are to have you at our worship service today. We hope that you will encounter the presence of the risen Christ. We’d really like to get some contact information. Would you please text your email and name to 80123 and we’ll get back in touch with you.

Van Drivers and Riders

2—Kenny & Martha Spurlock 9—Christy Smith, Ashley Turner

16—Pat Bowden, Diane Botts 23—Christy Smith, Diane Botts

30—Pat Bowden, Patty Robbins Children’s Church

2—Mary Beth Allen 9—Donna Mahan

16—Cathy Galyean 23—Ashley Turner

30—Christy Smith Money Counters

2—Ashley Turner, Kim Parsons 9—Kenny & Martha Spurlock

16—Bill Cole, Ashley Turner 23—Chris Higgins, Paul Clark

30—Diane Botts, Christy Smith Children’s Message

2—Nancy Toney 9—Mary Beth Allen

16—Kim Parsons

23—Christy Smith 30—Bill Cole

Greeters Peggy Beverly

Angie Tipton Announcements

Skip Skinner Ushers

Phil Robbins, Spencer Quesenberry, Jack Williams, Ben Allen

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Be Sure to Join Us at 3 pm

For The Fall Festival and

Potluck Dinner